Arts Council England says it will use a standardized assessment system called Quality Metrics in evaluating the arts it it considers funding. The system has been developed over several years and is an attempt to create a matrix by which arts experiences can be measured and evaluated. Here are the criteria: Self, peer and public: Concept: it was an interesting idea Presentation: it was … [Read more...]
Archives for September 18, 2016
Five ArtsTrending Stories From This Week’s AJ: Are The Arts Falling Into A Measurement Trap?
This Week: The remarkable new National Mall museum that doesn't look like the rest... An arts council's risky change in standards... What scientists have learned about the accomplishments of gifted children... Will algorithms take over the book business?... Seven things scientists have learned about creativity. Washington's National Mall Gets A Unique New Addition: The long-awaited National … [Read more...]